pic: T-Shirt Launcher, still needs a chasis

[MrForbes]

Originally Posted by Steigerwald

It really does not matter whether there is a clog in the barrel. Assume there is one by some random occurrence.

Such as?.....

[Steigerwald]

Originally Posted by squirrel

Such as?.....

If that revolving mechanism gets stopped halfway between the barrels when there is a shirt in both slots. While the air may eventually leak out. It will be a full pressure for a brief time.

[MrForbes]

I don't see how it could develop full pressure, one or both shirts will move as soon as pressure builds up to a few psi.

[Steigerwald]

I'm not very good with paint, but here is what I mean. Say the barrel is 1 and where the tshirts are is number 2. Assume that both tshirt tubes are filled and have something in them. The shirts would not be able to move. Assuming they are relatively packed in the barrel, they will let air through, but it will not be instant and it will expose the assembly to the full pressure.

[MrForbes]

Since neither tube is sealed at the back end where air enters, the air will all leak out immediately. It won't have to go thru the shirts.

[Fe_Will]

For all of the posters concerned about safety:

Why don't you help this team find properly rated parts so this design can be safe, find a suitable alternative that serves the same function or, post a new design altogether...

Over half this thread is, " OMG PVC EXPLODES!!!!" It reminds me of the propeller threads...

Finding a solution > Whining about the problem

P.S. My team is working on a launcher of our own and we are excited about the PR opportunity it brings.